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Fair attendance at Cambria fair
Found: 1 Hour 45 Minutes ago
The Mirror - EBENSBURG - Maybe it's the crowded calendar this year's Cambria County Fair shared with other Labor Day celebrations, or maybe it's the sluggish economy.But as Fair Manager Pat Brown made his rounds this week around the fairgrounds, he saw fewer faces.It didn't stop nearly 2,000 people from packing the grandstand for a demolition derby earlier this week, he said....
Seton will close its Saxton plant
Found: 1 Hour 46 Minutes ago
The Mirror - SAXTON - Seton Co. will close its Saxton plant by the end of the year, affecting nearly 200 workers after three decades in Bedford County.The company, an automotive leather supplier, attributed the closure to ''unfortunate cost-cutting measures'' in light of decreasing vehicle production levels by domestic automakers and increased material and chemical costs....
'Change is coming'
Found: 1 Hour 47 Minutes ago
The Mirror - Kendall Ratliffe felt overwhelmed by John McCain's nomination acceptance speech Thursday night."What really struck me the most is how much he emphasized that he was serving us," said Ratliffe, a Juniata College senior. "That came across so well. The way he talked about his history and that he's gonna continue to fight for us - I wasn't expecting him to say that. I think he's right....
Hanna or not, here she comes
Found: 1 Hour 49 Minutes ago
The Mirror - Tropical Storm Hanna may bring a small amount of rain to our region, starting tonight into Saturday, a National Weather Service meteorologist in State College said Thursday.The rain may do little to put a dent in the region's rainfall, which is down as much as 3 inches for the last 90 days....
Paterno kicks one player off team, suspends three
Found: 3 Hours 53 Minutes ago
The Mirror - Penn State coach Joe Paterno has kicked one player off the team and says three players will not face Oregon State this weekend because of separate, undisclosed off-field issues. Paterno says reserve defensive back Willie Harriott has been kicked off the team for an undisclosed violation of team rules....
3,500 HealthAmerica subscribers may lose Altoona Regional coverage
Found: 21 Hours 30 Minutes ago
The Mirror - About 3,500 regional subscribers to HealthAmerica health insurance may lose coverage at Altoona Regional Health System before the end of the month.The hospital recently told the health plan that it will terminate the agreement that determines how much HealthAmerica pays the hospital for services rendered to policy holders because the parties can't agree on a new deal, according to HealthAmerica....
Condition critical
Found: 1 Day 1 Hour 55 Minutes ago
The Mirror - About 3,500 regional subscribers to HealthAmerica health insurance may lose coverage at Altoona Regional Health System before the end of the month.The hospital recently told the health plan that it will terminate the agreement that determines how much HealthAmerica pays the hospital for services rendered to policy holders because the parties can't agree on a new deal, according to HealthAmerica....
A clouded issue
Found: 1 Day 1 Hour 56 Minutes ago
The Mirror - By Greg Bock and David Hurst gbock@Altoonamirror.com, dhurst@Altoonamirror.comWith a statewide smoking ban a week away, area clubs are finding that their status under the new law isn't as clear-cut as expected....
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